Petroleum gas imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum gas by Ghana reached $97.5 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $202.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $181.6M | 267.9K t |
| 2022 | $202.6M | 202.8K t |
| 2021 | $153.4M | 185.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $78.2M | 187.4K t |
| 2018 | $49.2M | 87.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.9M | 135.3K t |
Where Ghana imports petroleum gas from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90.9M | 93% |
| Nigeria | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| China | $33K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 90% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 11% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.94 per kg, 1496% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas exports from Ghana
Exports of petroleum gas by Ghana reached $86.1 million in 2024 (144.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $50.5M | 59% |
| Senegal | $24.8M | 29% |
| Nigeria | $9.2M | 11% |
| Togo | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Benin | $159K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported petroleum gas worth $97.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($90.9 million), followed by Nigeria (4%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.94 per kg in 2024, 1496% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.9 million in 2017 to $97.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $202.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Ghana exported $86.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Nigeria. That compares with imports of $97.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (89% of the value) and 2711.12 (10%).
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